Theme: New Forces, Dazzling Brilliance
Following the celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Macau International Music Festival embarks on a new journey with its 31st edition. This year's theme, 'New Forces, Dazzling Brilliance,' focuses on the innovative and vital energy of new musical talents and groundbreaking works.
Festival Highlights
- Opening Opera: Andrea Chénier by Umberto Giordano, presented to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth.
- Outdoor Opera: Christoph Willibald Gluck's lyrical tragedy Orfeo ed Euridice, performed at the historic Mount Fortress.
- Rising Stars: Performances by internationally acclaimed pianist Lukas Geniušas and the renowned South Korean Novus String Quartet.
- Local Productions: The 'Elite Gathering of Artists' concert and a revised version of the local original opera Dream of Mumei in Xiangshan.
- World-Class Ensembles: Concerts by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen (Beethoven Night) and the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as the grand finale.
- Diverse Lineup: Features include the Chen family erhu ensemble, jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, electronic musician el fog, the Sicilian Lyric Choir, the joyful Soweto Gospel Choir, and Hong Kong singer William So.
Practical Information
- Dates: September 29 – October 30, 2017
- Programs: 17 different programs and performances.
- Free Shuttle Bus: Available after performances at the Macao Cultural Centre, serving destinations including Praça de Ferreira do Amaral, Rua do Campo, Fai Chi Kei, and Toi San.
Ticketing Locations
Macau Peninsula
- Shop B, G/F, 71 Rua de Santa Clara
- Shop B, G/F, Edifício Palácio, 108 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira (next to Café de Coral)
- G/F, 176-186 Avenida de Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, Toi San
Taipa
- Shop F, G/F, Edifício Lei Man, 267 Avenida do Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Macao Cultural Centre
The 31st Macau International Music Festival invites all citizens to embark on this musical journey, discovering the courage to innovate and the enduring power of life through beautiful melodies.
